1 bed flat for sale

The Drive, Hove BN3

*** asking price £130,000 ***

Very well-positioned in Central Hove, a good-sized one bedroom, third floor retirement apartment with beautiful communal gardens and residents' parking

*** Naturally we would be delighted to speak to you by phone, however, should you prefer to book a viewing online, directly into our diary, you can do so 24/7 by requesting a viewing through any of the property websites ***

This well-presented apartment consists of a spacious lounge leading onto a fitted kitchen, a good-sized bedroom and a bathroom complete with white suite. The property boasts access to a well-maintained communal garden and has a car park for residents.

Built by McCarthy & Stone, Homedrive House comprises of 58 self-contained retirement flats for the over 60s in a highly sought after area of Hove. The communal areas include an inviting residents' lounge, laundry facilities, guest accommodation, a lift to all floors and stunning landscaped gardens.

The property is well presented throughout and benefits from plenty of natural light. There's a generously sized bedroom with a wealth of storage, a modern shower room and a spacious lounge / dining room with a fitted kitchen just off of here. Both the living area and the bedroom benefit from delightful south westerly views over a tennis club, as well as oblique sea views.

Adding an instant wow factor, the beautiful communal gardens that wrap their way around this purpose-built complex benefit from a colourful array of well-tended hydrangeas, aucuba, firs and Hebe, to name but a few. Offering a fantastic amount of peaceful outdoor space with a variety of terraces and patios, there's plenty of chance to relax in an impressively peaceful environment.

Conveniently located close to the heart of Hove, the bustling café culture, shops and restaurants of Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road are only a very short walk from your door. The green open spaces of both St Ann’s Well Gardens and Hove Park are also within easy reach.

A short leisurely stroll straight down Grand Avenue takes you to Hove Lawns, the beach and seafront, while regular bus services travel all over the city and up to the panoramic views of Devil's Dyke.

There is a bus stop directly outside the complex providing regular bus routes to all over the city. Hove mainline station is within easy walking distance. It’s less than half a mile away and provides convenient mainline links to London and Gatwick.

Homedrive House is based in parking zone O. The council tax band is B, which is currently charged at £1,432.54 for a single resident in 2025/26.

EPC rating - C
Council Tax – B
Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage - Prospective buyers should check the Ofcom Checker website
Planning Permissions - Please check the local authority website for any planning permissions that may affect this property or properties close by.
Parking - O
Tenure & outgoings


Tenure: Leasehold
Unexpired term on lease - 59 years
Ground Rent – £531.16 pa
Ground Rent review date – N/A
Service Charge - £4,552.46 pa
Other outgoings – N/A

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